IEC 60092-360

Electrical installations in ships – Part 360: Insulating and sheathing materials for shipboard and offshore units, power, control, instrumentation and telecommunication cables

IEC 60092-360 specifies the requirements for the electrical, mechanical, and performance characteristics of insulating and sheathing materials intended for use in shipboard and offshore unit cables. This applies to power, control, instrumentation, and telecommunication cables installed on fixed and mobile offshore platforms, as well as seagoing vessels.

The standard defines criteria for material selection to ensure durability, safety, and resistance to the harsh environmental conditions typically encountered at sea—such as exposure to saltwater, oils, mechanical stress, high humidity, and varying temperatures. It provides detailed guidance on material behaviour under electrical load, mechanical strain, and during environmental testing.

These materials must demonstrate long-term reliability, fire resistance, low smoke emission, and minimal toxic gas release in accordance with maritime safety requirements. The scope includes both thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, and their suitability for various voltage classes and cable types used throughout the vessel or offshore installation.

IEC 60092-360 works in conjunction with other parts of the IEC 60092 series, especially those covering cable construction (IEC 60092-350), installation (IEC 60092-352), and specific cable types (IEC 60092-353, 354, etc.), ensuring consistency and compatibility across all components of marine electrical systems.

IEC 60092-360 is also available as IEC 60092-360: RLV, which includes a redline version highlighting all changes to the technical content compared to the previous edition, making it easier for users to identify updates and modifications.